A band of gas is seen obscuring the distal part of the aorta in the transverse view, but the operator then obtains clear views, allowing assessment of the full length.

Constant firm pressure (not extreme!) and moving the probe slightly laterally allows a view of the distal aorta at the end of the longitudal view loop. The final image shows a view from the edge of the rectus sheath with the patient in the right lateral decubitus position, confirming normal size abdominal aorta.